Skills in Demand
program &
policy updates
SID replaced TSS for new applications on 7 December 2024.
If your TSS file was lodged before then, it continues under the TSS rules.
Grace period after job loss:
policy now gives most 482/494/457 holders up to 180 days at a time (up to 365 in total) across the visa grant to change sponsors, apply for another visa, or depart. You may have scope to work during this period—check your conditions.
ANZSCO 2022
Income settings indexed on 1 July 2025.
Ensure your nomination shows guaranteed earnings that meet the stream‑specific threshold (Core Skills vs Specialist Skills). Allowances not guaranteed may not count.
Family members:
a streamlined “subsequent entrant” page for 457/482/SID family applications was refreshed mid‑2025.
Family members:
Skills in Demand
program & policy updates
SID replaced TSS for new applications on 7 December 2024.
Grace period after job loss:
policy now gives most 482/494/457 holders up to 180 days at a time (up to 365 in total) across the visa grant to change sponsors, apply for another visa, or depart. You may have scope to work during this period—check your conditions.
Family members:
a streamlined “subsequent entrant” page for 457/482/SID family applications was refreshed mid‑2025.
ANZSCO 2022
applies to 482 and 186 programs—occupation titles and codes may differ from older lists.
Income settings indexed on 1 July 2025.
Industry labour agreements:
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